Tupande Procurement Senior Contract Coordinator

One Acre Fund

  • Kakamega
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
About One Acre FundFounded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our blog post.Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, is our second largest. We operate under the farmer brand Tupande, serving over one million farmers and employing 2200 staff. We aim to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity. .About the RoleThe Senior Contract Coordinator will lead Tupande's end-to-end procurement contracting processes ensuring efficient tendering, accurate pricing, and compliant supplier agreements that directly support our cost efficiency and risk mitigation goals. You will have high cross-functional influence, particularly with Legal, Finance, and Procurement teams. You will be a part of the Procurement team and report directly to the Procurement Associate . This role is based in Kakamega and is onsite.Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and track all contracts and LTAs; ensure accurate version control, renewals, and full compliance with internal policies and legal standards.
  • Maintain pricing trackers, support supplier negotiations, and ensure agreed terms are captured and enforced through contracts.
  • Monitor contract expiry risks, coordinate legal approvals, and uphold procurement compliance through accurate records and document control.
  • Identify opportunities to improve tendering workflows and contract management tools in collaboration with the Head of Procurement.
Career Growth and DevelopmentWe have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.QualificationsAcross all roles, these are the . For this role specifically, you will have:
  • 2+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, or sourcing operations.
  • Experience managing high-volume contract lifecycles, including drafting, renewal tracking, and legal coordination.
  • Working knowledge of procurement systems and document control tools (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Google Suite).
  • Familiarity with pricing structures, supplier evaluation, and vendor compliance processes.gra
  • Language: English required; Swahili preferred.
Preferred Start DateAs soon as possibleJob LocationKakamega, KenyaBenefitsHealth insurance, paid time offEligibilityThis role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.Application Deadline13 October 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @ address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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